This variant of a jasmine flower bud necklace from Kerala, the individual 'buds' are crafted with such precision and exactitude that they appear machine made. It was believed that such necklaces of jasmine buds imbued the wearer with the beauty, delicacy and the heady fragrance of the flower, as a symbol of grace and elegance, the jasmine flower is ubiquitous in jewelry and stylized representations can be necklaces.
Gross Weight: 81.00 grams
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